Alexander Isak thanks Newcastle for 'unforgettable' stint after forcing acrimonious Liverpool move

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The Swede has burned bridges on Tyneside after spending much of the summer on strike

So long: Alexander Isak

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Arthur Ferridge2 minutes ago

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Alexander Isak has bid a fond farewell to Newcastle after he completed a controversial Deadline Day transfer to Liverpool.

The Swede wrote himself into Geordie folklore after scoring the winner in the League Cup final in March, ending the Magpies’ seven-decade trophy drought, but has soured relationships with both Newcastle and its fans by spending much of the summer on strike in a bid to force a transfer away from the club.

He eventually joined the Premier League champions Liverpool for a British record £125million fee.

Newcastle’s statement confirming the transfer was notably curt, totalling just two sentences and making no mention of the player’s achievements at St James’ Park.

Writing on his social media channels, though, Isak took a more sentimental stance, describing his three seasons in the north-east as ‘unforgettable’.

“Together, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs.

“It has been an honour to be part of the journey from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years.

"Forever grateful.

Thank you, Newcastle."

His statement, accompanied by a highlight reel of his finest moments in black-and-white stripes, is in stark contrast to that issued by his agent, Vlado Lemic.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he hinted he was pleased to no longer be associated with the Magpies: "It's nice when you have someone to be with, but it's even nicer when you know who you will never be with again."

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Isak is now on international duty with Sweden, but could make his Liverpool debut as the Reds visit Burnley in their first outing after the break.

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